I wrote this article for Morning Mirror about four years ago and I see it is doing the "circuit" so I claim authorship except for a couple of sentences that have been added along the way.
Magskriel

Reminiscing last week about the good old days, we brought to mind a plethora of exciting memories of Bulawayo . For instance, do you remember the Palm Grove which then became the Mayfair opposite the City Hall in Fife Street ? And of course those Grey Street Cowboys will recall with fond memories the Trocadero which is where Hopleys is now, those irrepressible Harley freaks used to race from the Bon Journee to the Trocadero via the High Court I believe.

Bulawayo produced a variety of rather famous personages out of the Grey Street Cowboys - remember Gary Hocking, John Love, John Muldoon and Graham Bishop, some still alive and kicking ( with quite as much gusto I believe) still right here in dear old Bullies. One of the most endearing landmarks of Bulawayo used to be the wretched humps over the storm water drains in the roads. They were wonderful ramps for those same Grey Street cowboys.

Now the name The Casbah will conjure up all sorts of memories I am sure and do you remember the original Granada with old Senor Louis Corbi in constant attendance, which was next to Bakers Inn on Grey and 8th Avenue . And of course do you remember the Calabash Steak House opposite the Bulawayo Centre run by the Dawson family and the Hub which was the first self service restaurant in the basement below the Carlton Hotel in Abercorn Street where Edgars is now.

Of course there was the favourite coffee shop The Coffee Pot in Kirrie Building which is now known as Bambanani Centre I believe! And there was another tea shop - The Kingfisher which was where Textbook Sales is now in 8th Avenue between Abercorn and Main Streets.

In those days the trains used to chug virtually right though the city streets with the old railway line still visible. It went through the town, down behind Coghlan School , past Wrights Nurseries and BAC, along Park Road and then out on the Salisbury Road . Of course The Grand Hotel was the centre of nocturnal activities with that magnificent sprung dance floor in the MacMurray Hall, but there was another sprung dance floor in the Empire Theatre which is where Bulawayo Health Centre is now in Fort Street and Ninth Avenue and of course there is still a fabulous sprung dance floor at the Rio Hotel which used to, if my memory serves me correctly, be called the Round House!!

The Glass Castle was on the Falls road and that was a favourite venue for dancing and dining. Still in that area, (and here I am relying on the memory of a well known Bulawayo stalwart Clive the mayor of Matsheumhlope) was Lakeside , a favourite Sunday haunt of us all. One could hire rowing boats, or even a power boat from the Kabot family, row to the little island and have a picnic or enjoy the little tea room which served tea and cream scones.

The Hillside Dams also boasted rowing boats and in the olden days the tea room was at the upper dam near the pier. Of course a favourite Sunday recreation spot was Windermere out on the Falls road where one could picnic on the banks of the Umgusa River . One's mind also goes back to landmarks of the "good old days", landmarks like Rhodes Statue which frowned down at one from the centre of the junction at 8th Avenue and Main Street , I believe poor old Cecil is presently lying face down rusting at the back of the museum. Charles Coghlan also graced one of the intersections but none of us (shame on us) could remember which one! Whilst we could all remember where the Gatling Gun stood, proud and fierce outside Asbestos House (now the Art Gallery ) in Main Street , aiming straight down Selborne Avenue from which direction the marauding hordes were expected to attack!

Now I am sure anyone who is old and wrinkly will remember the world famous Matopos Hotel. Legendary because during the Second World War (so my mother told me I hasten to add) the RAF and all service men and women used to congregate here in their droves. One can still see their names written on one of the old crumbling walls. The course of the road was changed to eliminate the famously dangerous hill which overlooked the Matopos Dam, where you used to "lose your tummy " as you went over the brow of the hill!

Most of our cinemas and theatres sadly or happily, depending upon one's bent, are now churches, but we had a wonderful evening, Marie, Clive and I, suitably doused with fine wines, remembering our magnificent past. The Princess Theatre used to be a Roller Skating Rink, The Palace Theatre in Abercorn and Tenth avenue was where Cliff Richard and the Shadows appeared live in Bulawayo and where Elvis Presley's first film was shown - Love Me Tender.

Where the Pizzaghetti is now in Eleventh Avenue and Wilson Street was a boarding house called City Chambers and right opposite that was Gifford Technical School , and do you remember Dorothy and Leo Silver who used to do wonderful photographic portraits. I mean we used to pay a tickey to go to the Bioscope as it was called. My best was on Saturday morning at the Palace Cinema in Abercorn Street where we used to slide up and down the carpeted aisles and swop comics - Beano, dandy, Ritchie Rich and Little Dot!

The girls would also swop "scraps " or what modern children call "swops" which were delightful tiny colourful pictures, some with glitter, I liked those little angels who used to sit on clouds with their chins in their hands !!

Of course I write this epistle with my heart in my mouth that someone might take me to task for errata, but I am safe in the sad certainty that my dearest teacher from Form One at Eveline High School - Paddy Vickery - has now sadly left custodianship of our history and gone to stay with her son somewhere far away.

Remember the Snake Park ? Well you might, Marie did and she is a spring chicken compared with the rest of us, that was where the Academy of Music stands today! And do you remember that we used to have two Dairy Dens with that magnificent soft serve ice cream. One is now called the Eskimo Hut but it is in the same location near the Trade Fair, the other used to be down near Verity Amm, Coronation Cottages, in that general area.

The names of Chemists came to mind - Penhales, Smart and Copley, Stobart and Wixley and Bowden's Pharmacy and on another tack completely (no pun intended), there were the famous bars, the Exchange Bar, The Skittle Inn, the Warnborough Night Club, the Carlton Hotel where Truworths is today, the dreaded Stork Club in tenth Avenue Fort Street, the BESL Club in Sixth Avenue and Main Street and the Steering Wheel in the Grand Hotel. Do you remember the famous Bernstein brothers who had a band there and even that stripper with the red hair Rusty someone? And do you remember the Zambesi Cocktail bar?

The Coca Cola Factory was at one time believe it or not, right in the centre of town on Grey Street and 8th Avenue and the Arenel Sweet factory was also right in the centre of town where you could walk past and smell the toffee and the liquorice balls (?) cooking.

Other famous landmarks were the City Hall toilets which are underground on the corner of Fife Street and 8th Avenue , these were spotlessly clean and one was allowed in to spend a whole "Penny". Queens Court was a well known Boarding House for genteel folk and it was on the wall of the Queens Court that the first limpet mine heralding dissent and unrest, was attached and exploded in the seventies.

But we are really going back now when we remember the Pie Carts - Fritz Pickard was the owner of one, they used to be like little caravans with sides that flapped down and one would sit on high stools and eat a delicious variety of goodies like steak rolls and egg and bacon sandwiches. They would be parked right where Jairos Jiri is now in Grey Street and Selborne Avenue . The Sky View Drive In Cinema was of course very dear to us oldies.

All of our babies were born in the Lady Rodwell Maternity home or if you lived in Gwelo, as Heather The Mayoress of Ilanda did, there was the Birchenough Nursing Home. Remember Sister Cuthbertson, Sister Walker and Sister Hickey from the Rodwell? And once those babies were born we would congregate at the Princess Margaret Rose Clinic in Borrow Street where the babes were inoculated and weighed weekly.

Boarders at Townsend and Eveline High schools will remember on Fridays there were weekly deliveries of the much longed for Tuck Boxes from the Railway Coop or Meikles or Haddons filled with items that were tasty delicious and good to eat! And once the boarders left school they went to Fenella Redrup Hostel in Rhodes Street and Sixth Avenue where they were supposed to be back in hostel at the disgustingly late hour of 10 pm!

Sanders was one of the leading department stores with formidable shops assistants who would make sure that they measured every inch of you before allowing you to purchase one of their Maidenform Bras (I dreamed I sailed down the Nile in My Maidenform) and Sanders had the very first Elevator in Bulawayo with the liveried BellHop who would announce in his dismal voice - First Floor Ladies lingerie, schoolwear, undergarments, sportswear!!

And then of course there were those fascinating tubes in Sanders where the shop assistant would put your money and your invoice in and they would shoot up to the accounts department and the change would shoot down the chute and be back in a flash with a receipt! Remember McCullogh and Bothwell, Zippers, Penny's Market where you could actually purchase goods for a penny (and there was a penny embedded in the doorway) and Morrisons exclusive dresses imported from Britain . My Mum bought me the most exquisite dress from Morrisons for our school leavers' dance and it cost a whole ten pounds.

Another of my favourite shops was novelties where you could buy stink bombs and those delightful comics "School Friend" and Girls Own" as well as tiny little real porcelain Walt Disney characters.. I had a whole collection of little china dogs from The Lady and The Tramp series which I collected carefully and slowly with my two and six pence weekly pocket money.

All the kids loved Sweetland in Abercorn Street where you could buy fine slices of real coconut dipped in caramel! Still with the shops there was The Economy Bazaar in Camperdown House next to Bancroft Neil which is still there today. Bancrofts kept all Economy Bazaars fireworks in their basement and that same shop burnt down in a glorious blaze in 1961 thanks to those very fireworks.

Still with the old shops there was Alick Stuart on Abercorn and Tenth which was everybody's favourite sports store, Terblanche with that enormous painting on the wall done by Mr May. Goldwasser sold TVs opposite Woolworths. Meikles used to be where their car park is now until some wag burnt it down in 1961. Old man Nimr from Nimr and Chapman dug the first well in Bulawayo where the worm sellers sit outside the City Hall and there were shops like E.W. Tarry, Hollanders, Knight Brothers, the Pioneer Bottle Store and Bowden and Strever.

Bulawayo 's best dressed men went to Stanley 's opposite Haddons where they bought Van Heusen Shirts. They had the word " Stanley 's" etched in brass in the pavement and there were Eric Davis and Jimmy White to make sure one was always fashionably attired. There was a caravan park where Ilanda Gardens are now and Marie tells me in confidence that the Townsend girls would bunk out and hide in the bush there !!

We had lots to do in those days, Speedway was held on Friday nights (or was it Stock Car racing) at the Trade Fair Arena.. The Trade Fair itself was a not to be missed occasion where one bought a hat especially for Trade Fair week to be worn at the Official Opening where Tony Ellman Brown, Clifford Dupont, Senator 'Sam Whaley , Zoe Shearer and Ian Smith were to be hob nobbed with and the event of the year was the Trade Fair Ball !! And for those less inclined to hob nob, there was the battle of The Bands held at the Trade Fair Amphitheatre.

Ah Yes......... ...those were the Good Old Days !!!

2) Notices

"Basket Case: contemporary meets traditional in Zimbabwe"
a basket weaving exhibition proudly presented by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo,
Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo and the New Basket Workshop
in partnership with the Binga Craft Centre, the Bulawayo Home Industry
and the Lupane Women's Centre.

Official Opening (free entry):
5:30pm, Thursday 29th of October 2009
@ the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
cnr Main Street/Leopold Takawira Avenue

with entertainment by Kwaabana Theatre Group
performing traditional Tonga dances
"Come & Weave your own basket"
Workshops held at the NGZ
on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st of October, from 9am to 1pm.
Limited space, book in advance. Participation : ZAR 20.00
'The Lounge' - monthly open mic nights at the Art Grove Cafe in the
National Gallery, Bulawayo.
every second friday of the month....the next one is:
October 9th, 2009
7 - 10pm
10 rand at the door.
A creative hub for the artistic community here in Bulawayo and beyond.
Serving the artists first through providing a platform for them to
perform and develop. Secondly, seeing the arts serve the community
through projects and support.
bring your voice....get involved!
for more info contact oriadale@gmail.com
S.P.C.A. GOLF DAY AT BULAWAYO GOLF CLUB - 31st October, 2009
All registered golfers are invited to enjoy some a game of golf followed by good company and great music whilst supporting their local SPCA.
Super prize table
Music by Wayne & Vee
Marian's Kitchen
Raffle
'Please help us to help those who can not speak for themselves'
Thank you to our sponsors to date :
Universal Bags; Marios Joinery (Bruce Calder); Ames Engineering (Dave Engelbrecht); Dave Power; Ellay (Shep); Alan Jensen; Pete Alexander, Kichen Wholesalers; Ian Ireland; Todd Van Breda, Genus Electronics; Phil & Julie Drazdik, Cotton Waste Co.; John Oswald, United Spring; Dave Loxton; MOTHS; R&R Lewis; Soap Shop

Falcon College Presents

"A Night with the Stars!"

Friday 9th of October
Turner Hall, Falcon College
6.30 pm
Entry by Donation

Guest Performance by "Liyana" from KG6
Falcon presents The Very Best of the Beach Boys
Performances from CBC and Girls' College
Bands, Singing, Dancing and more!
Introducing "Theresa Muteta" from Harare
Join us for a wonderful evening of Music!
For more information please contact
Billy St John
bstjohn@falconcollege.com
Bulawayo Power Boat Club is holding a 24 hour Barbel Competition from "noon till noon", on 17th & 18th October 2009 at Lower Ncema Dam. Captains meeting at 10am on Saturday. Club & Competition Entrance = Adults @ SAR60.00 each, Children U12 @ SAR30.00 each. Lots of Prizes to be won. Camping facilities, full Bar & Catering available.

As we all know October is the month for Breast Cancer awareness, and to celebrate the Strength, the positive thinking and the battles won, and for this reason we are having a Bulawayo Mastectomy Cancer Awareness Month. To be able to raise funds to assist those who are less fortunate than us. Your donations would be gratefully appreciated as this would help the Mastectomy Ladies to continue with their counseling and support, to all in need of it.

Our fundraising events include, volleyball, tennis and golf all held at the Bulawayo Country Club, followed by a beautiful Halloween dinner dance at the end of October. As mentioned earlier all the funds will go towards the Bulawayo Mastectomy Support Group. If you wish to assist in any way please do not hesitate to contact myself on 474905 or 011 638 962 or 023 666 777.
Thanking you on behalf of the Bulawayo Mastectomy Support Group.
Talana Gregory
PAB and the Academy

Friday 9 October. Gilbert & Sullivan: Patience
Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m. There will be a supper interval. Carriages: 9.45 p.m.
Patience is perhaps one of the less well-known G&S operas but the satire on Oscar Wilde is just as amusing today as it was more than a century ago. The aesthetic poet Bunthone loves Patience, the milkmaid, who rejects him but meanwhile he has captured the hearts of every other maiden in the village. When amorous army officers arrive to be spurned by these love-sick maidens and the idyllic poet Grosvenor proposes to Patience, all manner of Gilbertian complications ensue. This Australian Opera production is traditional in style and features the late Heather Begg as the cello-playing Lady Jane amongst "a cast that simply could not be bettered." [Sydney Morning Herald]
Tickets: US$3.00/R25.00, free to members.
Dinner is available to order, details from the Academy.

AT: The Church of the Ascension
cnr Leander Avenue / Kent Road, Hillside.

A DAY OF CELEBRATION AND THANKSGIVING TO BE SHARED WITH THE WHOLE BULAWAYO COMMUNITY
FOR THE GRACE AND FAITHFULNESS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWING TOGETHER THROUGH CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND CHALLENGING TIMES.
COME AND SPEND THE DAY IN GOOD COMPANY, IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS, WITH SOMETHING ON OFFER
FOR ALL AGES.
CRAFT STALLS, TOMBOLA, RAFFLES, PLANTS, VEGETABLES, CAKE STALLS, JAMS, BOOK STALL, WHITE ELEPHANT, JUMBLE
TEAS LUNCHES SPIT BAR
CRAFTS PEOPLE AND STALL HOLDERS INTERESTED IN BOOKING A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT:
TISH ROSE ON 241969 or OUR CHURCH OFFICE ON 241184
ALL ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN US ON A WONDERFUL DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
GLORY BE TO GOD OUR FATHER
Annual gathering of The Witches & Warlocks to celebrate Halloween!!!!
Sat 31st October 2009 at Musketeers Lodge.
42 Annabel Drive, Eloana Byo.
Time: 7.30pm till well after witching hour
Cost: R100 per person including dinner. Limited tickets available so BOOK
EARLY to avoid disappointment!!!
Come dressed accordingly if you wish (Prize for best dressed) Let your imagination run wild!!!
Tel: Erica 011 215454 or 246343 email: erica@netconnect.co.zw

Saturday 31st October
Keep this weekend free for an extreme triathlon challenge at Ncema Dam

Saturday 28th November
Open Water Training Mile at Ncema Dam. Details to follow

Please all be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances the Pimps and Prostitutes golf and volleyball has been postponed. The tennis will still be played at the Byo Country Club on the 17th October, the golf day has been moved to the Bulawayo Golf Club on the 7th on November. Thank you to all those that have been in contact with me and to the sponsors and donors who have given so much, it is really fantastic. Please all be advised that the Halloween Party at Hotel Rio is still on the 31st October. Tickets which cost R150 will be available from various places, please just keep looking out for the notice on Morning mirror. Please all remember that this is for a worthy cause and women all around Byo need your help.

It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping and where better than
at the EDITH DULY NURSING HOME 50th Anniversary celebration?
Car boot sales, food stalls, bric-a-brac, arts and craft - everything for a fun
event.

SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER 9am to 3pm.
The perfect opportunity for all you talented home craft and cottage industry
creators to exhibit and sell your wares
For space bookings and more information please phone
Lesley on 246414 (pm) or Leila on 203022 (am only)
The Rotary Club of Bulawayo South serving the community
GIRLS COLLEGE GOLF DAY 23 OCTOBER 2009

Girls College will be hosting a golf day at Bulawayo Country Club on Friday 23 October. Please join us for a fun afternoon for the whole family. Stunning prizes for 3 categories of players, junior school, senior school and open teams. Fun factory for the kids and supervised play ground for the toddlers.

T BOXES AND GREENS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING. THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC BY GARY STANLEY, GREAT FOOD BY MARION AND A REALLY FUN NIGHT TO BE HAD. PLEASE ORGANISE YOUR 4 BALLS ASAP TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS THERE IS A LIMITED FIELD. COMPANIES INTERESTED IN SPONSORING ON THIS DAY PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE WILLIAMS ON 011402830 / 0912308065

Inxusa Cultural Expo 17-20 December 2009. ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo.

Inxusa Cultural Expo Management Team is inviting you to make a date and be at the ZITF and Exhibition Center in Bulawayo from 17TH to the 20th of December 2009.
3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES4) CONGRATULATIONS

ENGAGEMENT

McDERMOTT LIGHTFOOT. Phil and Jane McDermott are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsay, to Shaun Lightfoot, son of Clare Hingeston and Chris Lightfoot both of Harare. Welcome to our family Shaun.

5) CONDOLENCES/ IN MEMORIUM/ WREATH FUNDS

CONDOLENCES

DEMETRIOU - ANDY (PAPOO)
OUR DEAREST ANDY HAS PASSED ON SO SADLY AND WE ARE SADDENED BEYOND BELIEF. WE WILL MISS HIM WITH ALL OUR HEARTS FOR EVER AND EVER. REST IN PEACE OUR LOVE AND LIGHT. DAPHNE, WAYNE, DEBBIE, MICHAEL AND BRENDON
CHARSLEY - DOROTHY "DOTTIE"

Wife, Mother and Granny. In remembrance of.

One year ago on 13th October. So sorely missed. Words cannot express how much we miss you and still remember your "happy go lucky" attitude.

All our Love.
Curly, Leanne, Lynn & Murray
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Edith Doreen Smith

Our deepest sympathy to Russell, Marcelle, Kylie and Neil on the loss of their grandmother and great-grandmother.

From Directors, Management and Staff at Archer Clothing Manufacturers.
Please pass my sincere condolences on to the family of Alf Gallagher.
I knew the family from Gwanda in the mid 1960's, but have lost touch over the years.
Graham Standers
Johannesburg
grahams@lockersengineers.co.za
SA Cell (00)27 83 417 5407
Deaths:

ISOBEL STEWART PUTTERILL (NEE MACKIE), WIDOW OF SAM, AND LOVED MOTHER OF GORDON AND HEATHER, GRANDMOTHER OF GARETH, KIRSTY AND JOHN, DIED PEACEFULLY IN HARARE ON 25 SEPTEMBER AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS, AGED 92. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED .

A Memorial Service is to be held for the late Colin Mason, who sadly passed away in Afghanistan on the 16/09/09.
Bulawayo service to be held at 15:00 on Thursday 01/10/09:
Presbyterian Church,
Cnr Jason Moyo/5th Ave.
A wake will be held at the Tin Cup after the service.

Victoria Falls service to be held at 16:00 on Saturday 03/10/09:
Vic Falls Boat Club.
For any further information please phone Shaun on 011 211117

Irene Gratwicke, passed away peacefully on Sunday in a nursing home in Bracknell, UK. She was in her 100th year (aged 99). She was pretty well known in Zim as a travel agent and golfer (former ladies captain of Chapman).

Sadly missed by Mike and Queenie Gratwicke - Chimanimani
6) PETS

"Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton happy to accommodate your pet whenever you need. Bitches on heat catered for and supervised matings when required. Christopher on duty to beautify your dog - shampoo, dip, and brush, or clip. All breeds welcome. Phone 242979 to book or make enquIries .Dip tank open Saturday mornings 8.30 - 11.30 - Fee R10 per dog."
SPCA would like to thank the following people/companies for their kind donations of cash or kind during the month of September:-

GOOD NEWS .
We had a great turnout with over 40 residents who came to our meeting. We also had a big police presence with ZRP Central District Superintendent Mhlanga, Chief Insp Mavika, CRO Sgt Muleya, Constable Mubarwi all supporting our SNW effort.
All the residents unanimously approved the new system to bring John Staal back as the Chief Warden. He is licensed to carry a weapon. He is to be assisted by Ian Johnston and will provide 24 hr Rapid Armed Response. John has a vehicle and will be serving Suburbs through his security company.
Ian Johnston is our new Treasurer.

Please pay Ian at 75 Heyman Road Suburbs. Give him a call and he will come collect.
Ian is setting up a data bank for the whole of Suburbs. Ian's e mail address is jicsjohnston@zol.co.zw. OR phone 237240 OR 011215373
Please send Ian your details
Name , Address, Home Phone number, Business phone number Cell Phone number and E mail address
Mukundrai Anand, on behalf of your Neighbourhood Watch Committee.

Sincere thankyou to all the people who so generously have donated clothing and toys to the HAVEN. In particular I would like to thank the lady who left 2 large black bags of clothing, several dolls, a wicker toy box, dolls clothing and more at my home in my absence. I do not have her name and contact details so I have been unable to contact her personally.to express our gratitude. If the lady concerned could please contact me I would like to thank her in person.

Thank you so much to all the wonderfully generous people in Bulawayo.
June
(On behalf of the Haven)
7A) GOSSIP COLUMN

8) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS

VOICES FOR HOSPICE CONCERT.

In aid of Island Hospice Service 30th anniversary.

On :Saturday 10th October 2009.
Time: 6.15pm. Soft drinks, Wine and cheese baguette - price included in your ticket.
Guests to be seated by 7.15 for prompt 7.30 start. This concert is held all over the world and must start at the same time everywhere.
At: Harare International School.
Price: $15.00
9) WINING AND DINING

The Bulawayo Club - open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Accommodation available as well. Please call The Amalinda Collection Central Reservations: 09-64868 or email reservations@amalindacollection.co.zw

LA PIAZZA , MEDITERRANEAN DELI SHOP AND BISTRO

, will open friday 2 nd of October.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner friday and saturday.
Week after we will be open from tuesday to saturdays.
from 9 am till 5 pm. Evening from 6 pm, wednesday, friday
River estate [ ex Wright nurseries] 12 avenue, near BAC.

Hey Mums & Dads don't know what to do with your kidz aged 3yrs to
12yrs why not drop them off at Papas and let them have some fun.

3rd October 2009 - Between 10am - 5pm
Package - Burger+Chips+Juice,Jumping Castle
Toffee Apple,Candy Floss,Face Panting & a Clown to entertain them
While you have time to your self.
For only $7.00.

Tickets Sold in Advance!!!
Keep Checking for lots of other entertainment that we will be
Offering coming up soon is our teenage day with good music ,food and
Entertainment.
Wes & Jane's Restaurant
31 Pauling Road
Suburbs
Tel: 230094

Essential Barbeque this Sunday. Lots of fun.
Price R80.00, cash bar also available.
Time 1pm. Hope to see you there.

Wes & Jane's Restaurant
31 Pauling Road
Suburbs
Tel; 230094

For lunch and wonderful dinners, please come to our new restaurant in Suburbs.
We are open from:
Wednesday - Saturday. Our times are 12.30 pm till late.
Sunday Brunches
Functions and parties can be catered for.
Delicious Vegetable pickle and chapatis made to order.

Te Kupe Heathrow is pleased to announce that at our recent accreditation, we have been awarded a coveted 3 Star Rating with VisitBritain.com.or at www.rbwm.gov.uk.

Situated less than 10 mins from Heathrow in village of Harmondsworth, boasting 2 excellent pubs and Chinese Restaurant.

A period detached house, with beautiful gardens. We have 2 large rooms upstairs. One with super king ( or twin bedded) with own shower and a second with double bed.
Both have their own hand basins.
There is a large shared main bathroom and toilet across the landing.
Breakfast is served in the large dining room. We offer continental or full English.
Our rates are competitive and reflect the type of accommodations expected of a lovely big English house.
Master King - £45 per night, room only (or twin)
Double - £40 per night, room only
Breakfast - £5 to £7.50
Please do not hesitate to contact Sandy (ex-Byo) for further details or to make a booking.
Payment terms are cash or UK cheques.
Please email heathrowbb@aol.com for more information and bookings.
ACCOMMODATION POLOKWANE

Are you shopping in Polokwane?
Lovely Affordable Overnight Accommodation in a
Beautiful Secure Garden with undercover Parking &
Swimming Pool. Fully equipped with DTSV
Close to Trade Centre on N 1

WANTED FOR RENT, LARGE WAREHOUSE/BUILDING IN CBD,
WITH INDOOR TOILETS.
LONG TERM LEASE REQUIRED
CONTACT: FELICITY/DON
PHONE: 09 74755-7
MOBILE: 0912 418 181 - FELICITY
0912 129 909 - DON
Looking for Shop premises to rent, for a clothing retail outlet- Willing to pay a good price for a good shop in a good area.
Telephone 0912 254503'
PLEASE PLACE THESE ADVERTS

We are looking for 2000 and up models TOYOTA or ISUZU pick ups. Please phone office: 09474685 or 011214044 or 0912736294
13) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED

14) SEEKING FRIENDS

I am working in Milton Keynes (UK) and have met an English lady (Lynda nee Patterson whose great, great uncle, Alfred (Alf) Patterson, owned the Carlton Hotel from 1900 to 1945. The only other details that she has, are that Alf died childless and left the hotel to his grandson (Robert Patterson, Lynda's grandfather), and that Robert left the country and either couldn't sell the hotel or sold it and couldn't get the money out. Might you, or anyone else that you are aware of, know anything else about the hotel. Lynda would love to hear anything, either factual about its history, or any anecdotes from former patrons.

We are looking for a professional person to join our team as an accounts manager to run the day to day accounting and administrative operations of our well established, reputable private company based in Bulawayo.

Requirements:-
- Experience with Pastel and Belina Payroll programs (thorough knowledge of each program is a must)
- At least 5 years experience as an accounts manager
- Knowledge of Zimbabwe tax requirements and regulations
- Able to manage a small support team and be team oriented
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Knowledge of IFRS/IAS is a plus
Salary and benefits:-
Will be disclosed at interview stage
Contact details:-
All interested candidates please forward your CV's and contact details to the following e-mail address and we will contact you to arrange an interview:- accountsvacancy@yahoo.com
Situations Wanted

Mature lady looking for secretarial/reception position. Hotel, front line reception and public relations experience in South Africa. Recently returned to Zimbabwe. Please contact Lorraine on 0913534771 or Candace on 0912981305 / 70367 (w) for further details or CV.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES:
For all your Accounting needs from Bookkeeping to Financial Statements and Taxation, by an experienced professional. Please call 230 541 mornings
Situations Wanted

Domestic Maid looking for a permanent job. Very hard worker and very
pleasant manner. Does not cook and will require accommodation.

Tel. 242064 or 011 630998
22 year old female looking for a job.Just completed her studies at Solusi University where she was doing a B.A in Peace and Conflict Studies with a minor in Development studies and also holds a certificate in counseling and therapy.

If you are about to purchase or renew your medical insurance, or if you have a combination of local Medical Aid together with an International policy, please be advised that MULTIMED can offer you similar or better cover for less premium. MULTIMED offers a wide range of cover, from Emergency & Hospital only to our comprehensive package which includes dental, maternity, GP consultations, drugs, and many others.
For MULTIMED quotations, please contact our Bulawayo Agents, Dwala Insurance Services, on 230708 or e mail us on dstephens@netconnect.co.zw or alocke@netconnect.co.zw
Or alternatively pop in to their office situated at 63 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Bulawayo and Des or Audrey will give you a full run down of the products available.
DESTRESS SPEND SOME ME TIME
TREAT YOUR SELF TO AN INDEAN HEAD MASSAGE FULL BODY GLOW & MASQUE..
CONTACT CLINIQUE CARESS
TELL 60160 CELL 011701277
OR EMAIL USE ON inky@gator.co.zw
Try REFLEXOLOGY , REIKI or INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Required for 14 year old boy who leaves Zimbabwe to be educated in France in September 2010. His conversational French needs to be near perfect by then. Is there anyone out there who can help?

Please call Celine on 68439 or e-mail celine@mlc.co.zw
DANCE CLASSES FOR EVERYONE!
Classes started on 14th September - come and join in the fun!
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (5.15pm): HIP HOP with Paul Teasdale.
TUESDAYS (5.30pm): 'FUN FUSION' with Kelly Bentley - a mix of easy exercises, belly dancing and fun dance - to exercise, energise & enjoy and to celebrate you and your body with confidence.

THURSDAYS (5.30pm): 'FREE SPIRIT' with Kelly Bentley - to de-stress and unwind - therapy for the soul, including relaxation exercises, breathing, yoga, guided meditation, and free dancing.
And starting Friday 23rd October...
FRIDAYS (5.00pm - 5.45pm): BALLROOM and LATIN AMERICAN DANCE with Lesley Clift - beginner classes for Children
FRIDAYS (6.00pm - 7.00pm): BALLROOM and LATIN AMERICAN DANCE with Lesley Clift - beginner classes for Adults
NO PARTNER??? LADIES ONLY 'LEARN TO DANCE' JUST FOR FUN - BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN - BRING A FRIEND OR COME ON YOUR OWN
Times to be confirmed - classes starting late October.
Please reserve your place with Lesley or Kelly. See details below.

All classes at: The Women's Institute, Cecil Avenue, Hillside
(between Garage next to Hillside Spar, and Hillside Bridge Club)
Please arrive early as classes will start on time.
If you would like to arrange further classes at alternative times for a group of adults or children, or for more info, please contact:
Kelly Bentley: Ph: 241893 (h), 0913 660 940, Email: kellyshaun33@gmail.com
Classes in contemporary dance, physical theatre, acting, drama, public speaking and voice work also available on request, for groups and individuals, adults and children.

MISS BATTY TEACHES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF BULAWAYO.
Is your son or daughter having difficulty with O or A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry?

Do the A Level classes contain 30 students rather than 10? Classes this size do not allow for much individual help.

If so, I can coach your son or daughter in the above subjects, having had 35 years experience teaching these subjects. I take only one student at a time, which ensures that the student has individual attention and help.

WALT DISNEY CLASSICS
Bambi
Bazil the Great Mouse Detective
Black Cauldron, The
Fun & Fancy Free
Hercules
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Lion King
Melody Time
Oliver and Company
Oliver Twist
Pete's Dragon
Pocahontas
Rescuers Down Under, The
Rescuers, The
Tarzan
OTHER CARTOONS
Atlantis
Happy Feet
Sinbad
Thumbelina
Madagascar
MUSICAL MOVIES
Flashdance
High School Musical
Oliver! - The Musical (x 2 copies)
MUSIC CONCERTS / PERFORMANCES
Alanis Morrisette - jagged Little Pill Live
Anastasia - Live At Last
Anastasia - The Video Collection
Il Divo - Live at the Greek Theatre
Tina Turner - Celebrate
Moby - Go, the very best of.
NATURE PROGRAMMES
March of the penguins
OTHER
Englands Greatest Ever
NON-ORIGINAL DVD'S
Corpse's Bride, The
Madagascar
(these 2 are R20.00 each)
Has anyone out there got a TREAD MILL they would like to sell. If so please contact me Nicola Gouma on 61280 work or at home 259747 cell 0913877525. Many thanks.

Elderly Gentleman from Garden Park, has a set of German long play
records to sell.If you are interested, please contact Mrs. A Wheeler at B2,
Garden Park. Tel no 231028 ;

ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE

As bulk importers of chemicals, Acol Chemical is able to assure our customers of quality chemicals at the best possible prices.

ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie
Johnathan James
Ben Ajidah
Dean Griffin
Kids Parties:
Parties 4 Kids - a new service available in Bulawayo. We will do everything!! Party invitations, decor, Birthday cake, catering, party packs and entertainment. Hundreds of themes to choose from. We will provide a venue or set up in your home.
For quotations and bookings please call Vikki on 09-281122 or email parties4kids@live.com
We desperately need the help of others in these days, where our patients are exceeding our income.
Many are sleeping on the cold cement floors without sheets or blankets.
We can only do as much for them as our sponsors can help us.
So please help us to help others.
We will take ANYTHING that you do not use, from books, magazines. wool. linens old clothes... furnitures ornaments etc etc.
Please do not hesitate to contact us on telephone 77972
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours in Hospice
Peggy Schonken
Director.

If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do
with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6
classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your
queries.

I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport
problems.

I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" / "DOULA" and be with you in hospital while you're in labour helping
you to BREATHE, PANT and PUSH properly.
Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or 0912749749
or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday
e-mail jicsjohnston@zol.co.zw
BATTERY CENTRE

PLEASE CALL PETER OR ATINOS FOR QUOTATIONS AND PRICES OR JUST CALL IN
WE WILL BE ONLY TO HAPPY
THE PREFERRED TREE CUTTER IS MR HADJIT ... REFERENCES AVAILABLE AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY SATISFIED GARDENERS.

TELEPHONE 023896375

Young geese available
Please call Jenny Bickle on 0912 255951

Books available in Zimbabwe from South African publisher, 30 Degrees South,
including Zimbabwe history, military history, travel and tourism, wildlife
and a variety of other subjects, including books written by Zimbabwean
authors. Catalogue available by e-mail or internet download. Booksellers
welcome to enquire. Contact: andrew@field.co.zw or visit
http://justandrewinzimbabwe.wordpress.com/book-distribution/
Please SMS 011-601416 and leave your e-mail address with the word
'catalogue'.

Kershelmar dairies have introduced a new range of water based fruit juices. They come in five different flavours, Orange, Litchi, Orange / Mango, Peach / Apricot and Tropical Fruit. They are packed in 300 ml sachets and are ideal for school tuck shops, Company canteens Children's Lunch Boxes etc .
The cost is a remarkable US$ 8 per tube of 30 units
Please contact Kershelmar Sales on 461359, 461369, 461418 or 461352

GUMPOLES GALORE

Quality creosote and CCA treated gumpoles available.

Phone 091 2244855 or 011 402815 or email paradise@yoafrica.com
for sizes and prices.

2 Puzzles per week @ R. 16 or US $ 2 per month.
3 puzzles per week @ R. 24 or US $ 3 per month.

Various degrees of difficulty.
If interested kindly e-mail the above address as follows:
"Yes, I like crosswords !!" I want to receive ........ (2 or 3) per week.
My e-mail address is: .........................................
My name is : ..........................................
Payment instructions will be given when the bank accounts have
become operational.
Puzzles are also available in booklet form, just advise name and e-mail
address of your favourable outlet and they will be asked to stock them.
All subscriptions start from the 1st day of each month.
Have lots of fun solving the attached sample of a crossword puzzle.
Your editor,
D.WISSELO (a.k.a. wiseowls)
House Boat, approx 10 by 3 metres, with 70 HP 3 Cylinder Motor, presently moored at Mlibizi (Quinns place).
6 Metal gerry cans
I Upright Freezer- Mains Only
1 Chest Deep Freezer - Gas Only
Set of Air Horns
Set of Golf Clubs with Bag - Wilsons
I Hammock
! Portable Braai Rotisserie

PLEASE CONTACT PETER OR ATINOS
FOR QUOTATIONS AND PRICES OR
JUST CALL IN WE WILL BE ONLY TO HAPPY
TO HELP YOU.
ZIMINSURE :

VEHICLES - HOUSES - BUSINESS

INSURE EVERYTHING ON LINE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME / OFFICE OR CALL US.
EFFICIENT HASSLE FREE PERSONAL SERVICE AND CLAIMS COLLECTION.
CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE ON INFO@ZIMINSURE.COM, OR VISIT OUR
WEBSITE WWW.ZIMISURE.COM.

GIVE US A CALL ON 09 883081 / 4 FOR A QUOTATION. CLIVE TERRY TRUST INSURANCE BROKERS.
LAURA'S SHOPPING SERVICES
To all my old and new customers.
Please note I will be operating from my new premises
No 94 Leander Avenue
Hillside
BULAWAYO
Tele 240081 cell 091 2 235 730
As from Friday 2nd October 2009
My next trip will be on the 6th October 2009

FOR SALE

OUTBOARD MOTOR
FORCE 40 MISSING PROP AND GEAR HOUSING COVER
POWER HEAD IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
CONTACT MIKE AT RIVER CAFE
011367647.
Warehouse Full of Goods for Sale

We would like to thank all Customers for their continued support and loyalty and are glad to be back under the new management of Lauren and Paul Lecluse. We are situated at the following address
119 Marimba Road
Matsheumhlope
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe

WE COLLECT AND DELIVER FREE OF CHARGE AND ALL WORK IS 100% GUARANTEED
New 'FISHING EQUIPMENT / ACCESSORIES' outlet in Bulawayo.

38 Samuel Parirenyatwa Street,
Cnr. 2nd Avenue.

Contact No. 76654 or 011 208 244 - Harold Skinner or Brian Macklin.

Well worth a visit - come in and see for yourself.
Lucerne for sale (ex-Beitbridge): Small and large orders (for collection only).
Contact Digby or Vanessa Bristow at dbristow@limpopo.co.za or phone +27 83 285 0064 (regret Zim landline not working).
General House/Factory Maintenance.
Bathroom Vogue.
You have tried others,now try the the experts in Bathroom installations,Bath and Basin re- enameling,tiling,painting,plumbing,electrical,carpentry and general repairs.
Tel: 09 68741/ 09 66537 or Sean 0912 323 138 or Dion 0912 216 998.

TENDELE CRAFTS

We are up and running and have a lovely selection of interesting and unique hand-crafted items including: -
Jewellery , Textiles , wooden items , card and paper products , glassware , mobiles , wire and bead artifacts and much more.

RIVER SAND, PIT SAND, STONE
From bags to truckloads! - Delivered or you can collect.

Call - Chris or Priscilla - 240107, 023421231, 011748245, 0912303269

Email -chrispris@netconnect.co.zw

For Sale
New Ocean Dishwasher USD350
New Denon Surround
Speakers USD130
New NCF Window Frame USD100
For further details Phone Tim on 259210 or 0912264306
CARING IN THE UK
CORINIUM CARE is an independent agency arranging twenty-four hour care for the elderly and infirm in their own homes in the UK. We expect carers to look after our clients with the same compassion as they would a member of their own family by helping them perform the activities of daily living. The degree of care depends very much on individual circumstances and carers are given detailed information before agreeing to accept a position. The daily rate ranges between £65.00 and £95.00 and travel expenses are paid by the client.

Before being registered as carers with our agency applicants are required to undergo a 5 day in- house induction and training course supported by an in-house ongoing training programme advising carers on all aspects of the job within the confines of the client's home. We provide round the clock support and guidance should any problems arise whilst on an assignment.
Requirements are:- British/EU Passport or Right ofAbode/Ancestral Visa
Qualities needed:- Caring relies on your attitude and ability to be compassionate, patient and understanding. Certain qualities make a better carer, ie. Flexibility, cheerfulness and a good sense of humour.
Should you wish to apply/need additional information, contact:-
Jenny Osborne
Tel:- (04) 850271 or Cell:- 0912 324 333 or Email: jenny@corinium.co.zw

For Quality and Professional Repairs and Painting of both Industrial and Domestic Buildings.
If you want an expensive cheap job phone the Fly by nites
When you want a quality job, phone LONG TERM BUILDERS.

Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence - Albert Einstein

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E-MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED

ADVERTISERS !!

Do you need to advertise?
Are you struggling to get hold of cash?
Would you like to help Edith Duly Nursing Home?
Then please give Leila a call on 203022 or 205825 as we have a number of needs that you may be able to assist us with, in lieu of cash donations
Thank you to the wonderful public of Bulawayo for their ongoing kindness and support.
email - magskriel@mac. com for information on how to place your advert."